Stuck in Holding Pattern

[gr8 day 2B alive]

I just need to let go a bit more of the things I can't control

Yes,
Letting go completely of what you cont cantrol is even better.
It takes retraining the mind and it wont happen over noght the key is the be aware when things are happening.

What would either of your opinion be on dating?

I leave that up to you to decide what's best for you.
For my experience, I chose to date 8 months after the bomb.
And that was after looking my W in the eyes and asking if she wanted a D? And if she thought that was the best thing for us?
Both yes.
Don't date if your looking to just get back your ex. Women are very keen on picking up on that vibe and will not want to see you again.
Dating did give me back my confidence. The feelig of someone WANTING to be with me was great.
I thought I was totally over my WAW. I needed more time to heal.
However, after my WAW found out I was dating and was happy, she then started to have second thoughts. She did come back.

If you think getting a second chance was hard, piecing is 10 times harder.

I've been mulling over a trip to Europe in the fall. Just me, a backpack, some cash, and a camera. It's been over 3 weeks of thinking about it, and I get more and more excited to do it the more I think about it.

Excellent idea, start living.
only you can make that happen. That's in your control.